Saturday, June 07, 2008

On Wednesday, June 4th, PS22 opened its doors for the American Idol 3 Finale, which featured some spectacular performances! After compiling some amazing footage, we are now proud to present some highlights from the PS22 American Idol competition in pictures and video. So kick back, relax, and get ready to enjoy an amazing show, filled with star-making performances!

23 comments:

yeah, awesome watching YOU perform. did you see kevin's video?????? it's hilarious!!! i added captions to the video! and you guys sound so good on the drift away video. you even make me sound good at times, and that's not an easy thing to do!! ;)

it's called "all my life" by andrew canlon, my former student who wrote "valor". i think he's supposed to be coming tomorrow, unless it's next tuesday. i might have my days mixed up.... were you on the space mission today or were you absent? if it was the mission, you have to tell me how it went! all the kids love that trip.... :)

oh and ashley, if you can't find the slip, have your mom write a note saying, "I understand that my child will be attending the Space Mission to Bueller Challenger and Science Center in Paramus on Wednesday, June 10 and that she will be returning to school between 4:00 and 4:30. My daughter is in the Virtual Y and will be picked at the usual time of dismissal from the Y." NEXT TIME DON'T WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!! :)

thanx so much mr.b now i can go on the trip the best part is that i go wit ms. rassulo`s class!!! and andrew was so awesome!! HE SIGNED MY HAND IN SHARPIE!!! he was so kewl i hope 2 c him again. ( he didnt look half bad either!)Ashley530

ash, it's not nice to make your music teacher crack up!! seriously funny comment, particular the second half of course. andrew was awesome, and i found his visit to be very inspiring. i know you guys did too as did he. i'm so happy that you could go on the trip. make sure you thank ms. russo again and mrs. johnson tomorrow. only bad thing as i won't see you at chorus practice tomorrow! :( but i'm so happy you're going. :)

Tori Amos

"They were so good! Their arrangements -- their sound -- it was so good.... It was...... disarming. It means so much that they took it and made it their own."-- Tori Amos after a private performance by the PS22 Chorusof her songs at the Sony Atrium in N.Y.C.

Common

"I feel honored to perform with PS22. The energy brought me up to a natural high on music and art, and just the spirits of you all. You all are so exciting to perform with..... I'm gonna remember this day forever."--hip hop legendCommonon performing with the PS22 Chorus at the National Tree Lighting 2009 for President Obama

David Cook

"Oh my God! It's ridiculous... It is incredible how good you guys are!!"-- David Cook, American Idol winner, after singing with PS22 Chorus!

Bonnie Hunt

Innocence Mission

"What a beautiful, beautiful, joyful version. It is a huge improvement on the original. The children brought tears to my eyes with their glorious singing and smiles. I so love the energy of this performance, the arrangement, the harmonies, everything."-- Karen PerisofThe Innocence Missionin apersonal message to the PS22 Chorusafter seeing the kids' video of the song "There" from their album, GLOW

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IMPROVS

Improvising is a skill that really demands great natural musical ability, particularly to do it at 9 or 10 years old! All of the following songs were being created and recorded as you hear them here (with some minor post-editing). PS22 Chorus member JUSTIN, with occasional super-special guests including legendary PS22 Chorus Alumni CLIVE, DEON, BEN, ADIZA, KARIMA, BRI-AH, & AMANDA D., demonstrates the technique brilliantly.

Stevie Nicks

B.J. Novak

"My God! We watch you all the time at work, at The Office, all the actors, all the writers... You guys are amazing! I swear to you, you're an inspiration, keep it up!"-- B.J. Novak, star of The Office, raves about the PS22 Chorusat The Webby Awards!

Sinead O'Connor

"Most beautiful, joyous thing I seen apart from me own children ." -- Sinead O'Connorafter seeing the PS22 Chorus video of her song "Jackie!" PS22 was then invited to be the opening act for her concert at the Highline Ballroom in New York City.

Passion Pit

"These kids made the record what we had been dreaming it to be, as they are integral parts of three songs.... It felt so unbelievable to have the exact sound that I wanted coming through the headphones...."-- Michael Angelakosof Passion Pit on recording with the PS22 Chorus

Nancy Pelosi

"...You indeed, as you sing, 'rule the world!'"--Speaker of the HouseNancy Pelosiafter hearing the chorus sing at the Capitol